Paleo Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Elevate your meals with this rich and flavorful Paleo Creamy Mushroom Sauce, a perfect dairy-free alternative that doesn’t sacrifice indulgence. Made with tender cremini or button mushrooms, aromatic thyme, and a silky almond milk base thickened with arrowroot powder, this recipe achieves a luxuriously creamy texture without the use of heavy cream. Nutritional yeast adds a delightful hint of cheesy umami, making it a standout sauce for drizzling over vegetables, grilled chicken, or hearty mashed potatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly recipe is ideal for anyone following paleo or clean-eating diets. Garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown, approximately 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the fresh thyme leaves, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk and arrowroot powder until smooth.
Pour the almond milk mixture into the skillet with the mushrooms, stirring consistently to combine.
Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, mixing well for a creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1369 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
